Tiny bites of wisdom from a therapy assist Chihuahua with angel wing markings on his back...

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

WW: My 102 Year Old Grandmother!

During my recent vacation to Puerto Rico, I spent time with my (Momma's) 102 year old grandmother. Grandma means Abuela (pronounced ah-boo-eh-lah) in Spanish. She and I had a great time together and she even ordered told my Momma to feed me extra chicken and treats. Abuela is very wise beyond her years -- and who can argue with a 102 year old?

I think Abuela likes me - because Abuela grew up during a time where dogs were only meant to stay outdoors to protect the home. Abuela had 9 children and 77 first generation grandchildren (there are also lots of great and great-great grandchildren I am not accounting for!). As far as I know, I am officially the only (grand) dog in Abuela's life she has ever held in her arms, fed rice and beans to and actually allowed inside her house. Stay tuned for more photos from my Puerto Rican vacation!

Hi Carma - Yes, she even served me a plate of rice and beans just for me. This is unusual because she is very old world fashioned and all the dogs that she has had through her life have been big ones that were kept outdoors and ate leftovers or what most people would call 'slop.' She was very concerned about me not eating enough... and you can't imagine what big deal it is around my family that she was actually 'holding' me. ;o)

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I have an abuela too! She lives here in Florida but when she lived in Colombia, her family never had "inside" dogs. Now, she has me and my two cousins and she let's us play inside with her. She sneaks me some yummy Colombian treats too!Happy WW,Oz

You are very fortunate OZ - I am so very happy for you. ;o) My Momma's dad is from Colombia (Barranquilla) and sadly I never got to meet his mother because she passed before I came to be. I am told she liked to play cards and was a very happy and loud lady and made great arepas. With the 'new' generation things are changing (thankfully) - my Momma's friend's mother is from Mexico and they never had 'inside' dogs either - and now their two chihuahuas run the roost. She even makes outfits for them!

Oh how awesome is that!! Reminds me of when I was growing up and we always took our little Chihuahua Chiquita to Granny's house. My grandmother adored that little dog, and my grandfather too. And fed her lots of treats and table scraps. Needless to say the love was mutual. They also did not grow up with dogs in the home...but they loved Chiquita and spoiled her rotten!!

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Your Granny is a beautiful woman! Look at her smile! You are so lucky yo have her, and she is lucky to have you!Its so nice to see these photos,, and I love seeing what a cutie you are too!Thank you for helping me- and all the love you sent to menitey nite and smoochie kissys to your Grannylovetweedles

Right now you’re probably reading this message because you’re desperate to finally learn how to not only train your dog quickly and effectively, but you also don’t want to have to spend a huge chunk of cash on professional dog trainers or read yet another dog training book that doesn’t get you results.

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About Me

I was born January 1, 2007. I immediately began extensive training towards certification for the CGC, therapy, behavior and services. I visit and work with Silver Cross and South Suburban Hospitals, Ronald MacDonald House, Hines VA, nursing homes, schools, libraries, help children improve their reading skills and participate in health fairs and programs geared to bring therapy assistance to the community. You may have seen me in a commercial for the Lucy Pet Foundation, on the Hallmark Channel. I also appeared on DogTV's K9 Fit Club - their opening sequences (the little dog on the ball) and on two episodes of the program. I was also a WCIU TV Channel 26 Top Dog (twice), have been on a few commercials and appeared several times at the International Kennel Club Show in Chicago modeling. I love modeling, you may have seen me at Chicago's Fashion Fest run way show, Chicago Sun Times' Holiday Guide and several more (see the photos and videos on this site). American Dog Media Magazine featured me on their "Famous Dogs with Friends on Facebook" Pages and I have a community column about me in the Tinley Junction titled "Piranha's Tales" and run South Suburban Chihuahua group with over 200 members. We work with various charitable organizations, helping local shelters, rescues and fosters. I love to travel. Some of my favorite places are Colorado, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and my favorite is Marco Island. I enjoy going to see movies, ballet, sports events and live theater. I love school! I learned to hi-five, hide, roll-over, bang-bang, sit pretty, patty cake, take a bow, wave hello and shake paw. My favorite foods are bananas (of course), carrots and broccoli. I love my best friend Birdie (a cocker spaniel) fluffy blankets, floppy toys, sunshine on my belly and lying on fresh green grass.

Modeling at the International Kennel Club Show for Sophisticated Pup - 2012

Modeling at the International Kennel Club Show for Sophisticated Pup - 2013

Dancing for Anything Canine Boutique in California - 2012

Daisy

My crazy Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound mix sister. Daisy's bday is her rescued date 10/03/08. Before she came to live with us, we learned she was abused, kept outdoors with some vicious dogs and starved. She came with a lot of baggage and hates males. She pretty much does not like to play with others and only loves me and wants to be left alone (a la Greta Garbo). She is very bossy, feisty and bites! Weasel, Monkey and I just do what she says - and nobody gets hurt!

Monkey

My pain-in-the hind failed foster brother Monkey. Monkey's bday is April 06, 2011. Monkey's mother and father were given up because the owner had cancer. Monkey was taken in as a foster but was rejected when the families found he was too small. He soon developed severe bleeding (back there) which continued on for two months. Several hundreds of dollars later, my daddy said Monkey should just live with us forever (and that he loved him). Now I have a fun brother to play with. Though he sometimes annoys me, takes my food, my bed, my toys. Everything.